Horseback riding therapy for a deafblind individual enabled by a haptic interface.
We present a haptic interface to help deafblind people to practice horseback riding as a recreational and therapeutic activity. Horseback riding is a form of therapy which can improve self-esteem and sensation of independence. It has been shown to benefit people with various medical conditions—inclu...
| Publicado en: | Assistive Technology Vol. 30; no. 3; pp. 143 - 151 |
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| Formato: | pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
2018
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